Monday, July 12, 2010

Planet Connection Theatre Festivity Awards To Be Held August 1st

The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, New York's premiere eco-friendly/socially-conscious theatre festival, presents The Planet Connections Awards Ceremony, Sunday, August 1st at 7:00pm at The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street. The awards will be hosted by Executive Director, Glory Kadigan, and emceed by festivity staff member and participant, Nathaniel Kent.

"We are so proud of the continued fabulous work done by our festivity participants. I am inspired daily by the collaboration of our fine artists with these local charities, all while maintaining a commitment to the environment. It is my pleasure to celebrate them in this manner."-- Glory Kadigan, Executive Director

Awards and Nominees

Planet Activist Award is given to the group or individual, who goes above and beyond the call of duty working with their charitable institution.

Ashley Marracino, author of Decadent ActsAndrew Rothkin, author of Danny, and Kim M. Jones, director of DannyMark J. Williams, author of RecoveryDavid Stallings, producer of Good Lonely PeopleJulia Rand of Sunrise, Sunset Or Breakfast with JuliaErin Winebark of Are You There Zeus? It's Me, Electra and Mariel Matero of Clandestine

Greener Planet Award is given to the group or individual, who goes above and beyond the call of duty implementing Green aspects into their production.

Jeff Biggers and Stephanie Pistello of 4 ½ HoursJeremy Bloom and Brian Rand of The Green KnightNadine Friedman and Jonathan Cottle of His BeautyMelissa F. Moschitto of Another PlaceCalla Videt of the The Untitled Project

Congeniality Award

Anne Berlin of RevolutionSergei Burbank author War CrimesJason Grossman, author of Love MeDuncan Pflaster of The Thyme for the SeasonLeah Bonvisutto and Felipe Ossa of CakeJC Svec and the entire Small Bites teamMichael Roderick of Married Plus One

The Riverside Symphony Produced by Ignited States Production Company benefiting The Children's Aid Society, Written by Michael Niederman, Directed by Hondo Weiss-Richmond.

Hourglass and One Hand Clapping Produced by Richard L. Gaw benefiting The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Written by Richard L. Gaw and Adam Satur; Directed by Rose Ginsberg and Adam Satur.

Outstanding Overall Production of a Solo Show

A Brown Monkey Goes to McDonald's A Sahil Farooqi production benefiting Democracy Now!; Directed by Regie Cabico; Written and Performed by Sahil Farooqi.

Dig and Be Dug: The Gospel of Lord Buckley Produced by INTERPROD Theatre benefiting Citymeals-on-Wheels, Written and Performed by Ryan Knowles; Directed by David Kraft; Music Arrangements by Peter Saxe.

Made for Each Other Produced by Monica Bauer; Benefiting Alzheimer's Foundation of America; Written by Monica Bauer; Directed by John FitzGibbon; Performed by John Fico*.

Outstanding Overall Production of a Revival/Adaptation/Sequel (previously published/or adapted script)

Are You There Zeus? It's Me Electra Presented by On The Fritz Productions benefiting The Children's Cancer & Blood Foundation; Written and Directed by Aliza Shane.

The Green Knight A Jeremy Bloom and Brian Rady production benefiting 826NYC, Written by Brian Rady, Directed by Jeremy Bloom.

The Picture of Dorian Gray produced by G-Money Productions benefiting The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Written by Oscar Wilde, Adapted for the Stage and Directed by Glory Bowen.

Thyme of the Season Produced by Cross-Eyed Bear Productions benefiting Planned Parenthood; Written and Directed by Duncan Pflaster.

Outstanding Playwriting for a New Script (readings excluded)

Carol Carpenter for Good Lonely PeopleJohn Patrick Bray for Liner NotesJason S. Grossman for Love MeFelipe Ossa for CakeLenny Schwartz for The Six Month CureMark J. Williams for Recovery

Outstanding Playwriting for an Adaptation, Revival or Sequel

G. S. Bowen for The Picture of Dorian GrayDuncan Pflaster for The Thyme of the SeasonBrian Rady for The Green KnightAliza Shane for Are You There Zeus? It's me, Electra

Jeremy Bloom for The Green KnightLeah Bonvissuto for CakeRoi Escardero for 11 Seconds of EcstasyNadine Friedman for His BeautyOscar Mendoza for The Manhattan ProjectAliza Shane for Are You There Zeus? It's Me ElectraCalla Videt for The Untitled Project

Outstanding Costume Design

Mark Richard Casswell for The Thyme of the SeasonDeanna Frieman for Uncle Shelby's Wunderpantry of PossibilitiesIrma Escobar and Christina Hurtado for the Costume/Make-Up Design of The Picture of Dorian GrayDavid Moyer for Are You There Zeus? It's Me, ElectraErin Schultz for The Green Knight

Outstanding Sound Design

Roi Escudero for 11 Seconds of EctasyMartha Goode for Liner NotesOscar Mendoza for The Manhattan ProjectJacob Subtonik for The Picture of Dorian GrayCalla Videt for The Untitled Project

Outstanding Scenic Design

Jonathan Cottle for His BeautyStephe Dobay for The Riverside SymphonyStarlet Jacobs for DannyCraig Napolielo for The Picture of Dorian GrayOscar Mendoza and Gabrielle Pepin for The Manhattan Project

Outstanding Lighting Design

Johnathan Cottle and Danny Abalos for His BeautyJake DeGroot for The Riverside SymphonyMike Inwood for War CrimesStiven Luka and Will Moody for I Don't Want to Hurt Your FeelingsYuriy Nayer for The Picture of Dorian Gray

Outstanding Use Of Projections, Special Effects, AND/OR Multi-Media Event

Sergei Burbank for War CrimesRoi Escardero for 11 Seconds of EcstasyBen Evans for 4 1/2 Hours Across the Stones of FireDavid Kraft for Dig and Be DugGabriel Comrie Pepin for The Manhattan Project

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play

Brett Aresco for the role of Gawain in The Green KnightAdam Barrie for the role of Dorian Gray in The Picture of Dorian GrayAndy Chmelko for the role of Chameleon Madagascar in 11 Seconds of EctasyPaul Daily for the role of Charles in The Manhattan ProjectJonathan Holtzman for the role of Michael in RecoveryJames Pravaslis for the role of Gary in DannyAaron Rossini for the role of Charlie in Love Me

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Ramona Floyd for the role of Dana Dunnigan in CakeKathryn Elizabeth Lawson for the role of Alice in Liner NotesStephanie Pistello for the role of Marie in 4 1/2 Hours Across the Stones of FireDanielle Patsakos for the role of Margaret in The Manhattan ProjectAnna Savant for the role of Dr. Jolene Shatila in Decadent ActsMisti Tindiglia for the role of Kay in Good Lonely PeopleElena Zazanis for the role of Kathleen in Recovery

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event

Peter Albrink for the role of "Actor" in Uncle Shelby's Wunderpantry of PossibilitiesNathaniel Kent for the role of "Actor" in Uncle Shelby's Wunderpantry of PossibilitiesKeith Panzarella for the role of Angel in Tess, A New Rock OperaAndrew Redlawsk for the role of BJ in BJ: A Musical RompEvan Watkins for the role of "Actor" in Uncle Shelby's Wunderpantry of Possibilities

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event

Kate Bodenheimer for the role of Gabriel in BJ: A Musical RompHadly Cronk for the role of "Actor" in Uncle Shelby's Wunderpanty of PossibilitiesValerie Graham for the role of "Actor" in Uncle Shelby's Wunderpantry of PossibilitiesJenna Pasqua for the role of Tess Durbeyfield in Tess, A New Rock OperaTro Shaw for the role of Destiny in BJ: A Musical Romp

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play

Walter Brandes for the role of Lord Henry in The Picture of Dorian GrayJames B. Kennedy for the role of Carl in His BeautyJames David Larson for the role of Aegisthus in Are You There Zeus? It's Me, ElectraEric Percival for the role of Basil Hallward in The Picture of Dorian GrayTrip Plymale for the role of Verle in Good Lonely PeopleJeff Wills for the role of Charlie's Inner Voice in Love Me

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play

Amanda Anderson for the role of Darcie in DannyKerri Ford for the role of Chrysothemis in Are You There Zeus? It's Me, ElectraRebecca Hirota for the role of Hermia in The Thyme of the SeasonTania Jeudy for the role of Pumpkinseed in The Thyme of the SeasonJoyce Miller for the role of Morgan LeFay in The Green KnightDaina Stefanie Scahtz for the role of Wendy in Love MeSusan Wallack for the role of Darnelle in Good Lonely People

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event

Ryan Cox for the role of Ryan, the Bass Player in Green!Tramian Montell Ford for the role of Mullins in BJ: A Musical RompWilliam Goulet Kean for the role of Jack in BJ: A Musical RompChris Leidenfrost-Wilson for the role of Alec in Tess, A New Rock OperaAndrew Martin for the role of Harwitz E. Green in Green!

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical, Play with Music, or Musical Event

Fiona Choi for the role of Sienna in Green!Paula Galloway for the role of The Happy Clown in Green!Heather Jewels for the role of Retty in Tess, A New Rock OperaSusan McBrien for the role of Mother in BJ: A Musical RompSarah Shahinian for the role of Woman 2 in Women On Love

Outstanding Overall Production of a Reading

American Cow GirlCat Gets Credit CardIn The WildernessLaurie Deacon and the Night CallerRevolution

Outstanding Actor in a Reading

Spiro Galiatsatos for Cat Gets Credit CardReed Presscott for Cat Gets Credit CardKarim Muasher for Another PlaceMarek Sapieyevski for Revolution!Dan Yoerges for In the Wilderness

Outstanding Actress in a Reading

Lauren Albert for American Cow GirlBrianne Berkson for In The WildernessCaryln Connelly for Revolution!Jillaine Gill for Laurie Deacon and the Night CallerBellavia Mauro for Revolution!

The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity is New York's premiere eco-friendly/socially conscious theatre festival. Fostering a diverse cross-section of performances, the festival seeks to inspire artists and audiences both creatively and fundamentally, in a festive atmosphere. At the heart of the festivity are like-minded individuals striving to create professional, meaningful theatre, while supporting organizations, which give back to the community at large.